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Indulging in soft, sweet sugar cookies is a delightful experience reminiscent of childhood treats. Each bite of these whimsical cotton candy sugar cookies transports you back to carefree carnival days, evoking memories of bright colors and fluffy clouds of sugary delight. Infused with the nostalgic flavor of cotton candy, these cookies not only taste delightful but also bring a sense of fun to any occasion.

Whimsical Cotton Candy Sugar Cookies

These whimsical cookies combine the sweet flavor of cotton candy with a classic sugar cookie base, perfect for any festive occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon cotton candy flavoring
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for dusting
  • pink and blue food coloring optional
  • fluffy cotton candy for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and sea salt.
  • In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add egg, vanilla extract, and cotton candy flavoring to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until smooth.
  • Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  • For a colorful twist, divide dough and add pink food coloring to one half and blue to the other, swirling gently.
  • Portion out dough into balls and place on baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
  • Flatten each ball slightly and bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden brown.
  • Cool cookies on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  • Dust cooled cookies with powdered sugar and garnish with cotton candy if desired.

Notes

For a colorful twist, use food coloring to create a marbled effect.
Keyword baking, cookies, cotton candy, dessert, party, sweet